The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today (Saturday) the diversion of five commercial ships and the disabling of one ship since the re-imposition of the naval blockade on Iranian ports on July 14.

CENTCOM stated in a release via the "X" platform that "as of July 18, U.S. forces have diverted five commercial ships and disabled one ship," affirming the continued strict enforcement of the naval blockade imposed on Iran.

In contrast, Israeli media reported that the Israeli military presented the political leadership with an operational plan to deal with the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran.

Channel 13 in Israel quoted sources stating that the United States is preparing to expand its military campaign against Iran, describing the current phase as a "critical week."

Earlier, Axios reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering carrying out a large-scale attack on Iran, which includes expanding the list of potential targets, in the event of a collapse of the ceasefire or if Tehran takes new escalatory steps, while no official announcement has yet been made by the White House regarding a new military decision.

In another development, the Israeli military announced it targeted a cell belonging to "Hezbollah" near the town of Tabbaneh in southern Lebanon, after observing elements operating a drone in the area.

It clarified in a statement that the air force targeted members of the party who were operating drones and taking positions near what it described as the "security zone" where Israeli forces are deployed, considering this activity a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today (Saturday) the diversion of five commercial ships and the disabling of one ship since the re-imposition of the naval blockade on Iranian ports on July 14.

CENTCOM stated in a release via the "X" platform that "as of July 18, U.S. forces have diverted five commercial ships and disabled one ship," affirming the continued strict enforcement of the naval blockade imposed on Iran.

In contrast, Israeli media reported that the Israeli military presented the political leadership with an operational plan to deal with the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran.

Channel 13 in Israel quoted sources stating that the United States is preparing to expand its military campaign against Iran, describing the current phase as a "critical week."

Earlier, Axios reported that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering carrying out a large-scale attack on Iran, which includes expanding the list of potential targets, in the event of a collapse of the ceasefire or if Tehran takes new escalatory steps, while no official announcement has yet been made by the White House regarding a new military decision.

In another development, the Israeli military announced it targeted a cell belonging to "Hezbollah" near the town of Tabbaneh in southern Lebanon, after observing elements operating a drone in the area.

It clarified in a statement that the air force targeted members of the party who were operating drones and taking positions near what it described as the "security zone" where Israeli forces are deployed, considering this activity a violation of the ceasefire agreement.